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FCS 340 - Marriage and Family Relations 2 » Spring 2019 » Chapter 12 Exam

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Question #1

Dr. Williams is having a counseling session with his patient, Kelly. After listening to Kelly's experiences, Dr. Williams finds that she is undergoing adultification. Which of the following statements, if true, is most likely to have contributed to Dr. William's finding?

A. Kelly had to drop out of school to take care of her ailing mother.

B. Kelly was married by the time she was 28 years old.

C. Kelly was a rebellious teenager and often skipped school to spend time with her friends.

D. When she turned 18, Kelly traveled to another country to pursue her graduation.

Question #2

Which of the following is a characteristic of permissive parents?

A. punitive

B. indulgent

C. demanding

D. indifferent

Question #3

According to the cognitive development theory, children learn to discern cause and effect and begin to understand the views of others in the ________ stage.

A. preoperational

B. concrete operational

C. generativity vs. self-absorption

D. sensorimotor

Question #4

Clara is the mother of five-year-old Ashton. Ashton is an energetic child who often behaves violently and goes into rages when he doesn't get his way with things. Ashton's doctor has diagnosed him with a behavioral disorder. In this scenario, Ashton's diagnosis is an example of ________.

A. medicalization

B. stigmatization

C. generalization

D. socialization

Question #5

Authoritative parenting is different from authoritarian parenting in that ________.

A. lesser positive reinforcements are used in authoritative parenting

B. parents are more understanding in authoritarian parenting

C. autonomy is more encouraged in authoritarian parenting

D. verbal give-and-take is rarer in authoritarian parenting

Question #6

The ________ style involves parenting that is demanding but is also supportive and responsive.

A. permissive

B. uninvolved

C. authoritative

D. authoritarian

Question #7

In the imitation stage of George Herbert Mead's theory of the social self, children ________.

A. learn social norms

B. begin to use language

C. distinguish between self and others

D. mimic the behavior of significant others

Question #8

Jenifer and Rachel are both mothers of teenage children. They are discussing which parenting style is most effective. Jenifer states that authoritative parenting is better than permissive parenting. However, Rachel argues that permissive parenting is a better approach. Which of the following, if true, would weaken Rachel's argument?

A. A majority of children who grow up in homes with disciplinary parents tend to be hyperactive and irritable.

B. Adolescents raised in lenient households tend to be less mature and less responsible.

C. Studies show that children with responsive parents are able to assume leadership positions in adulthood more efficiently.

D. Research indicates that setting fewer boundaries for children helps them become more self-reliant.

Question #9

Which of the following is a characteristic of helicopter parents?

A. unresponsiveness

B. indifference

C. overinvolvement

D. empowering

Question #10

Chris's mother agrees to let him go out to a movie on the condition that he would finish his homework first. In this scenario, Chris's mother is an example of an ________ parent.

A. authoritarian

B. indifferent

C. uninvolved

D. authoritative

Question #11

According to Erikson's theory of human development, the identity vs. identity confusion stage occurs in the ________ age group.

A. birth to 1

B. 2 to 3

C. 13 to 19

D. 31 to 64

Question #12

Which of the following is true of low SES-families?

A. Mothers in SES families are more likely to talk to their infants than those in middle-SES families.

B. Parents in low-SES families are more likely to work in blue-collar jobs than those in middle-SES families.

C. Mothers in low-SES families are more likely to be depressed than those in high-SES families.

D. Parents in low-SES families are less likely to experience interpersonal conflict than middle-SES families.

Question #13

The myth that mothering comes naturally creates several problems. One of the problems is that it ________.

A. assumes that a good mother cannot be perfect if she only follows her instincts

B. encourages the involvement of the father of the baby in all child rearing activities

C. implies that there's something wrong with mothers who don't devote all their time to child rearing

D. expects mothers to seek help from her parents and relatives in rearing children effectively

Question #14

The first stage in Erikson's psychological theory of human development is the ________ stage.

A. initiative vs. guilt

B. generativity vs. self-absorption

C. trust vs. mistrust

D. identity vs. identity confusion

Question #15

Which of the following is a consequence of a rise in dual-employed with kids (DEWKs) families?

A. lower standards of living

B. decreased role overload

C. higher number of latchkey children

D. more time that parents spend with children

Question #16

Which of the following is true of authoritarian parents?

A. They use forceful measures to control children's behavior.

B. They encourage verbal give-and-take.

C. They instill autonomy and self-reliance in children.

D. They use positive reinforcement to encourage good behavior.

Question #17

Kim is 13 years old. She knows that if she does not get good grades, her mother would not allow her to go out for movies. According to Piaget's cognitive development theory, Kim is in the ________ stage.

A. formal operational

B. sensorimotor

C. trust vs. mistrust

D. preoperational

Question #18

Barry is the father of seven-year-old Kevin. Barry believes that adopting an authoritative parenting style would help Kevin grow up to become a mature, responsible adult. Which of the following, if true, would strengthen his belief?

A. Healthy child development is most likely when parents consistently combine warmth and discipline.

B. Research indicates that healthy child development occurs when parents are detached from their children and do not interfere in their affairs.

C. Children grow up to be responsible adults when they learn to accept parental authority without questioning them.

D. A child grows up to become a balanced, responsible adult when parents are indulgent and avoid being demanding.

Question #19

In the ________ stage in the theory of the social self, children learn social norms, especially that they are expected to behave in certain ways.

A. trust

B. imitation

C. play

D. autonomy

Question #20

Which of the following best describes a middle-SES family?

A. families in which parents have a high school diploma and work in blue-collar jobs

B. families in which parents work in minimum wage jobs

C. families in which parents are unemployed because they have no occupational skills

D. families in which parents work in managerial positions

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